American Rare Earths Ltd (ASX:ARR, OTCQB:ARRNF) has announced that its subsidiary, Wyoming Rare (USA) Inc, has secured a facility at the Western Research Institute (WRI) in Laramie, Wyoming, Proactive reports.
This marks a significant milestone in the development of the Halleck Creek Rare Earths Project, a key initiative for the company.
The new facility will serve as a centralized hub for various aspects of the project, including exploration, processing, and further development efforts.
The facility will house all drill core and assay samples collected thus far, creating a streamlined location for managing and coordinating operations. Additionally, the space will provide the foundation for a future pilot plant, where the company plans to advance and test processing capabilities for the Halleck Creek project.
The partnership with WRI, a recognized leader in advanced energy systems, environmental technologies, and materials research, will also allow for collaboration between the two organizations, leveraging the institute’s expertise in support of the project’s growth.
“We are excited about this important milestone as we continue to advance the Halleck Creek project,” said Joe Evers, president of Wyoming Rare (USA) Inc. “The support we’ve received from the State of Wyoming and the partnership with the Western Research Institute reflect Wyoming’s commitment to becoming a leader in critical minerals development. This facility will help advance our mission of onshoring critical mineral supply chains in the US.”
The Western Research Institute is a not-for-profit research organization specializing in advanced technologies. With state-of-the-art laboratories, pilot facilities, and the capability to support future developments, WRI is well-positioned to support the ongoing work of American Rare Earths and its Halleck Creek project.
This announcement follows the recent approval of a US$7.1 million grant from the State of Wyoming to support rare earth processing initiatives related to the Halleck Creek Project. The collaboration between American Rare Earths and state-backed efforts is expected to further enhance critical mineral development in Wyoming and align the project with the region’s economic and mineral development goals.
American Rare Earths has also provided an update on the Halleck Creek project’s drilling program, reporting high-grade assay results. Recent drilling revealed rare earth oxide concentrations exceeding 5,000 parts per million (ppm) in the western section of the deposit. Notable findings include an intersection of 148 meters grading 4,451 ppm, with a higher-grade section of 52 meters at 5,273 ppm, as well as another result of 161 meters at 4,275 ppm.
CEO Chris Gibbs emphasized that these results confirm the consistent mineralization of the deposit, with drilling indicating that the resource extends down to 300 meters.
